Prepare against Olga Zimina
IM · Italy · World #3,934 classical · FIDE ID 4132190
When preparing against Olga Zimina, expect 1.e4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.3% over 134 games.
Our database contains 1,632 games by Olga Zimina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Olga Zimina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olga Zimina before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,305 | 2,431 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,414 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,368 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,632 | 723 | 506 | 403 | 44.3% |
| As White | 815 | 376 | 246 | 193 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 817 | 347 | 260 | 210 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olga Zimina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olga Zimina's side.
First moves as White (815 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 349 | 42.8% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 263 | 32.3% | 62.4% |
| d4 | 172 | 21.1% | 61.3% |
| c4 | 26 | 3.2% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 60.2% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Zimina usually continues Nf3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Zimina usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zimina usually continues d4 (67.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 62.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zimina usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Zimina usually continues c4 (62.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Zimina usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 222 | 50.8% | 63.1% |
| e5 | 133 | 30.4% | 62.0% |
| c5 | 73 | 16.7% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 177 | 70.2% | 48.9% |
| Nf6 | 68 | 27.0% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Olga Zimina's chess games
All 1,632 games by Olga Zimina in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 723 wins, 506 draws, 403 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 79 | 34/21/24 | 43.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 69 | 35/18/16 | 50.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 63 | 26/22/15 | 41.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 52 | 26/13/13 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 45 | 23/16/6 | 51.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 15/18/8 | 36.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 11/14/7 | 34.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 18/4/7 | 62.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 14/8/6 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 134 | 42/46/46 | 31.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 59 | 30/18/11 | 50.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 57 | 30/18/9 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 42 | 15/16/11 | 35.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 29 | 13/7/9 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 26 | 11/9/6 | 42.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Vladimir Georgiev | 2,596 | 46th Reggio Emilia 0304 | B31 |
| Dec 2017 | Jiri Stocek | 2,566 | ch-EU blitz | D18 |
| Nov 2015 | Valentina Gunina | 2,516 | Rome World Online Blitz w | A11 |
| Apr 2018 | Michele Godena | 2,505 | ch-ITA Semiblitz | B18 |
| Sep 2001 | Yuhua Xu | 2,502 | CHN-RUS Summit w 1st | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 102 | 69.5 | 2,346 |
| ch-RUS U20 Girls | 2002 | 39 | 23.5 | 2,300 |
| chT-SRB w | 2020 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,458 |
| chT-TUR | 2024 | 27 | 14 | 2,304 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2019 | 27 | 14 | 2,373 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2017 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,302 |
| RUS Cup w | 2002 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,416 |
| St Petersburg w | 2001 | 19 | 10 | 2,287 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marina Brunello (27 games) · Ekaterina Atalik (13 games) · Elena Sedina (11 games) · Nana Dzagnidze (11 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (11 games)
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Where can I find Olga Zimina's chess games?
1,632 games by Olga Zimina, from Apr 2003 to Sep 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Olga Zimina has played.
What does Olga Zimina play on the first move as White?
Across 815 games with White in our database, Olga Zimina opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olga Zimina answers 1...c6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Olga Zimina play as White?
As White, Olga Zimina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 43.0% win rate); Réti Opening (69 games, 50.7% win rate); English Opening (63 games, 41.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 815 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olga Zimina play as Black?
As Black, Olga Zimina most often plays: Slav Defense (134 games, 31.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (59 games, 50.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (57 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 817 games.
What is Olga Zimina's FIDE rating?
Olga Zimina is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Olga Zimina played?
Our database contains 1,632 games by Olga Zimina, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 723 wins, 506 draws, 403 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olga Zimina?
1,632 games by Olga Zimina reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.